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Scotland
Trolamul [Trollamul]
335M
1099FT
About Trolamul [Trollamul]
Overlooking a complex Atlantic coastline, this rugged peak offers an ascent over ancient Lewisian gneiss and peat moorland. Classified as a Hump and a Tump, its isolated summit provides a rewarding vantage point across the Sound of Harris and the scattered islands towards North Uist, far exceeding its humble height.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Northern Isles
Prominence
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102m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
You are walking across the Lewisian Complex, a foundation of banded gneiss and dark, crystalline rocks known as amphibolite.
Find It
Latitude
57.9132°N
Longitude
6.7289°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Old Norse 'Trolla-múli', which translates to 'Troll’s Snout' or 'Troll’s Headland'. It is a linguistic remnant of the Viking age, often used to describe craggy features that suggested a mythical profile when viewed from the sea.
- •The summit provides a high-quality perspective on the geography of the Sound of Harris. On a clear day, the low-lying islands of Ensay and Killigray are clearly visible, set against the larger silhouette of North Uist to the south.
- •The 'troll' in the name might suggest a fearsome ascent, but the real monsters on these slopes are the midges, which are significantly harder to spot and far more persistent than any mythical mountain dweller.